Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD)
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Homeostatic Imbalance
Medium chain acyl- dehydrogenase (MCAD)
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Pathway Affected
Beta- Oxidation
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Description
A mutation in the gene encoding MCAD is the most common defect in fatty acid catabolism among U.S. and northern European populations.
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Pathway/Symptoms
Fat accumulation in liver
Low blood glucose levels
Vomiting
Coma
Fatigue
Mortalitity 25% to 60%
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Treatment
low fat, carbohydrate diet
avoiding long intervals between meals
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